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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 22, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Reverend Paul Aldrich of St. Matthew Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the mi. nutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 8th, the Fire Department Relief ASsociation, Board of Trustees Meeting of December 8th and the Special Council Meeting of December 15th, and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All ayes There were no corrections. 4. Presentations and Oral Petitions Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque to Joann Jernall in recognition of her twelve years of service on the Park Board. Ms. Jernall is resigning from the Park Board and Mayor Nawrocki wished her well in her future activities. Owners of a double bungalow located on Washington Street west of Sullivan Lake inquired of the Council and staff current information regarding a development pro- posal for property adjacent to Sullivan .Lake. The Mayor advised them that the proposal received from.Rottlund Homes was sketchy at this time and that these developers will be presenting a firm plan for the area within 120 days. A member of the staff suggested that the Council would know earlier than 120 days if the double bungalows and the property around them would be included in the developer's plans. The property owners stated it is difficult to live in a situation such as this not knowing whether their home will be acquired or not. They spoke for themselves and ownere in the area and requested that the project be deve- loped without takino their property. 4a. Public Hearing - 1987 Single Family Housing Mortgage Bond Program The HRA Community Development Director reviewed the application for this bond program. The participants in the program are chosen by lottery. The lottery will be held on the third Thursday in January. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the readinQ of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-70 ADOPTING A HOUSING BOND PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SAME TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Housing Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act"), the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") is authorized to adopt a housing plan and carry out programs for the financing of single family housing which is affordable to persons of low moderate income; and WHEREAS, The Act requires adoption of the housing plan after a public hearin~ held thereon after publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least thirty days in advance of the hearing; and Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 2 WHEREAS, the City has adopted a housing plan (~he "Plan") after at least thirty (30) days published notice and otherwise as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Plan provides for programs for the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of low or moderate income in accordance with the goals, conditions and requirements of the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Act requires adoption of a housing finance program after a public hearing held thereon after publication of notice in a newspaper of general cir~ culation in the City at least fifteen days in advance of the hearing; and WHEREAS, the City has on this date conducted a public hearing on a single family housing bond program (the "Program"), after publication of notice as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Program was submitted to the Metropolitan Council at the time of publication of notice of the public hearing, and the Metropolitan Council has been afforded an opportunity to present comments at the public hearing, ali as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Program provides for the issuance of single family mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not exceeding $10,000,000 (the "Bonds') to finance the acquisition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of low and moderate income and first-time homebuyers, all as more fully described in the Program attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Act further requires submission of the Program to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (the "MHFA") by January 2, 1987 in order to be considered for an allocation by the MHFA of authority to issue qualified mortgage bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.O9; and WHEREAS, the City on the date hereof has conducted a public hearing on the Report after publication of notice of such hearing at least 15 days prior to the date hereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: 1. That the Program for the issuance of single family housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000 (the "Bonds") is hereby in all respects adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. That the City hereby approves issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Program and hereby authorizes t h~ staff of the City to cause the Program to be submitted to the MHFA, to do all other things and take all other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the Program in accordance with the Act and any other applicable laws and regulations. Adopted this 22nd day of December, 1986. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor '§'r'u~e ~.' 'Nawrock~ Reg~ular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 3 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. First Reading of Ordinance Regarding Sign Code Amendments Copies of Ordinances No. 1131 and 1137 were received from the City Attorney. It was noted that these ordinances are identical except that Ordinance No. 1137 extends the moratorium for non-conforming signs to July of 1988. Included in the Council's agenda packet was a proposal from the Walser Corporation which ad- dressed its signage at its car dealership located on Central Avenue at 49th. It was the consensus of the Council and the staff that this matter should be dis- cussed at a Council work session. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table further consideration of the sign code amendments to a Council work session to be held prior to the January 12th City Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes Monday, January 5th at 8:00 p.m. was established as the time and date for a Council work session. The Mayor requested the City Manager to review the process by which the car dealership facility was allowed in their present location. He expressed concern for the residents on 49th Avenue. b. Resolution No. 86-71; Resolution Establishing Senior Citizen Eligibility Standards for Refuse, Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Utility Rates Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-71 ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established eligibility standards for senior citizens for refuse service, disposal, and water supply; and WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility standards whenever possible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Columbia Heights as follows: 1. That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of $9,600 will be eligible for reduced rates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be effective January 1, 1987. Passed this 22nd day of December, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki c. Resolution No. 86-72; Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Proceed with a Variance Request to the Commissioner of Transportation for 37th Avenue from Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard. Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 4 being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-72 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST' TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 37TH AVENUE N.E. FROM CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. TO STINSON BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the City wishes to reconstruct 37th Avenue N.E. from Central Avenue N.E. to Stinson Boulevard N.E. at a curb-to-curb width of 44 feet; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9919 requires that 37th Avenue N.E. between Central Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard N.E. have a curb-to-curb width of 46 feet; and WHEREAS, State Aid rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9919, to permit reconstruction of 37th Avenue N.E. between Central Avenue N.E..and Stinson Boulevard N.E. at a curb-to-curb width of 44 feet. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Second by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki d. Resolution No. 86-73; Resolution Approving the Extension of Time for Delivery of Certain Documents Required by the Transfer of Stock Of Group W Cable of Col- umbia Heights/Hilltop, Inc. from Group W Cable, Inc~ to North Central Cable Communications Corporation This resolution would indicate that Group W Cable has complied with requirements and has met all conditions of the stock transfer but not by the deadline. The reso- lution would extend the time requirement. A letter was received from John Eddy, Chief Operating Officer of North Central Cable Communications Corporation (NCCCC) which listed equipment to be made available to the Cities of Columbia Heights and Hilltop for use in local programming. Mr. Eddy advised the Council that this'equipment will be maintained by the cable company. A second letter received from Mr. Eddy advised the Council of a personnell change within the company and the anticipated appOintment of a successor who would be the liaison between the cable company and the City~ Mayor Nawrocki requested that Mr. James Erickson, legal counsel for NCCCC, serve as the liaison between the City and the company. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-73 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE TRANSFER OF STOCK OF GROUP W CABLE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS/HILLTOP, Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page ~ INC. FROM GROUP W CABLE, INC. TO NORTH .CENTRAL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (hereinafter "City") passed and adopted on October 27, 1986 a resolution (hereinafter "Resolution") whereby the City consented to and approved the transfer of stock from Group W Cable to Columbia Heights/Hilltop, Inc. from Group W Cable, Inc. to North Central Cable; and WHEREAS, the Resolution at Section 4 required North Central to submit certain documents to the City within thirty (30) days of the date of the Re- solution; and WHEREAS, the documents required to be submitted were not provided to the City within the time required; and WHEREAS, the Resolution provided that in the event North Central failed to pro- vide the document within the time specified, unless the time was ex- tended by the City, the Resolution and any and all approvals set forth therein would be null and void; and WHEREAS, North Central has delivered, to the City, as of this date, all of the documents required by Section 4 of the Resolution and has reimbursed the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City as a result of its review and approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows: 1. The time for certain documents to be submitted to the City under the Resolution is hereby extended to the date set forth below and all approvals contained in the Resolution are reaffirmed. 2. The City hereby acknowledges receipt of the following: A. A certificate duly executed and acknowledged by Mr. John D. Evans, Chief Financial Officer of North Central containing certain re- presentations regarding the Business Plan. B. A Guaranty Agreement in which North Central guarantees performance of all of the obligations of Group W Cable of Columbia Heights/ Hilltop, Inc. under the Franchise. C. The reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the City as a result of its review and approval of the transaction. Passed and adopted this 22nd day of December, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e. Resolution Appointing an Alternate Member to the Six Cities Water Management Organization This item was not acted on. Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page6 f. Resolution Amending the 1987 Budget This resolution would amend the 1987 Police Department expenditures to add back funds for a Community Service Officer position and the 1987 Neighborhood Crime Watch Program as well as an amendment to increase revenues in the General Fund. It was recommended that this item be tabled until the Public Safety Contract with the City of Hilltop be executed. Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to table this item until the Council work session on January 5, 1987. Roll call: All ayes g. Resolution Amending the 1987 Budget to Provide for Encumbrances and Budget Carryovers from 'the 1986 Budget These budget amendments are being requested in order to cover expenditures which will occur in 1987 for items already encumbered or projects which wll] not be implemented in 1986, but are intended to be undertaken early in 1987, The Mayor noted that this is a new way of doing business and not standard procedure. The Council reviewed many of the budget amendments. No Council action was taken. 6. Communications a. Revised Site Plan/Non-Conforming Conditional Use Permit Steve Anderson, 3701 Central Avenue, Central Avenue Mobil Mr. Anderson is requesting approval to put a twelve foot gate in the fence abutting his property. The gate will have two six foot sections and will be closed and locked at ail time other than for snow removal and moving of cars. He submitted a revised site plan. The City Manager recommended denial.of the request considering the long history of resident concerns regarding this facility and fence. Mayor Nawrocki recalled some of the concerns and felt this fence was installed for the purpose of aesthetics and at the request of the neighbors. Councilmember Carlson felt this matter should be considered at a public hearing. The Building Inspector felt the fence should be open only for snow removal and not for the moving of cars. Motion by Petkoff, second byPaulson that the conditional use permit for Central Avenue Mobil, 3701 Central Avenue, be amended to allow for a site plan modification to permit gates, hinged to swing away from the alley, to be installed, as pro- posed in the applicant's diagram of December 12, 1986, on the alley side of the property provided that the said gates are not allowed to remain open in excess of two (2) hours in any given week and to require that the gates be maintained in a proper state of repair. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay b. Conditional Use Permit, 700 40th Avenue N.E., Shirley Hartley Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the conditional use permit for a small service business operation (garment lettering) at 700 40th Avenue N.E. to Shir]ey Hartley as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes c. Designation of Handicapped Parking Space at Sullivan Lake Park Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the installation of one handi- capped parking stall at the Sullivan Lake Park activity area and that the City Manager notify the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development of the City Council's action. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business There was no old business. Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 7 b. New Business 1. Acceptance of Easement from Mr. Fonos at 1085 Pierce Terrace Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to accept an easement as described on the Quit Claim Deed dated November 25, 1986 from Mr. Fonos at 1085 Pierce Terrace. Roll call: All ayes 2. Advertisement for Bids for Legal Publications Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to ratify the action of the City Manager in advertising for bids for legal publications with a bid opening to occur on January 6, 1987. Roll call: All ayes 3. Final Payments a. Computoservice, Inc. Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the final payment to Computo- Service, Inc. in the amount of $36,393.75. Roll call: All ayes b. Tree Removal Contract This item was removed from the agenda. 4. Authorization to Purchase a. Water Meters for Resale Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of various water meters from Water Products Corporation in the amount of $2,282.30; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes b. Aluminum Signs Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of various aluminum signs from Lyle Sign Company in the amount of $1,O86.35 based upon low, formal bid provided under Hennepin County Contract #73526. Roll call: All ayes c. Sign Posts Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to ratify the action of the City Manager in purchasing various sign posts from M & R Company of Fergus Falls, Minnesota in the amount of $4,743 based upon low, formal bid under the terms of the Hen- nepin County Contract #7527.~ Roll call: All ayes d. Gutter and Pick Up Brooms Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to ratify the action of the City M~nager to purchase various gutter and pick up brooms from Kennedy Brush in the amount of $1,428 based upon low, formal bid under the Hennepin County Contract #7528. Roll call: All ayes 5. Award of Bid - Small Industrial Sweeper Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award the purchase of one small industrial sweeper - Advance Model 5800 Retriever from Prest Equipment Com- pany in the amount of $18,130 plus the purchase of additional options of an enclosed cab, turn signals, spare main broom and side broom for the total purchase price of $20,592 based upon low, formal bid; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 8 6. Authorization to Repair a Caterpillar Loader #930 Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the repair of the #930 caterpillar loader by Ziegler Caterpillar at a cost not to exceed $6,225; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes 7. M.S.A.S. Street Designation and Future Overlaying of State Aid Streets The Public Works Director requested the Council consider changing Washington Street, from 51st to 53rd Avenues to a State Aid Street. He reviewed some of the work which would need to be done for this to happen. Councilmember Petkoff stated that this appeared to be more work than the project would be worth. The Council requested that staff prepare a list of specific locations and cost estimates for overlaying some state aid streets in the City. 8. Joint Powers Agreement for Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Fridley, St. Anthony, and Coon Rapids, and the Spring Lake Park Fire Department, Inc. for the purpose of retrofitting, equipping, and operating a hazardous materials response vehicle. Roll call: All ayes 9. Renewal of State Inspection Contract Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a renewal of a contractual service agreement with the State of Minnesota for inspection services and code enforcement instruction. Roll call: All ayes 10. 1987 Community Development Block Grant Program - Establish Date for Public Hearing Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to schedule a public hearing on Monday, January 12, 1987, 6:30 P.M. to seek information on, and to consider the 1987 Community Development Block Grant Program. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: ll:O0 RECONVENE: 11:25 ll. Public Information/Education Grant Program - Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to prepare a grant application for the Public Information/Education Grants Program funded by the Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund; and, furthermore, that the grant application be submitted for Council review at the January 12, 1987 meeting. Roll call: All ayes The City Manager had suggested developing a program oriented toward the youth in the community. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that this be discussed with the school administration and staff in the near future. 12. Review Report Regarding Municipal Service Center Floor The Council received a detailed report which reviewed the status of the Municipal Service Center floor. The Public Works Director noted that most of the corrosion which had been ta~ing place had been stopped by the on-going maintenance by delamination but deterioration of the re-enforcing is going to continue. He also stated that complete repair of the floor will need to be done in two or three years. The City Manager stated that the floor could be resealed now and surface repair could be done two years in the future. Other options for the floor were discussed. Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1986 page 9 The City Manager also stated he is not presently prepared to advise the sources of funding for this project. Councilmember Paulson requested staff prepare more details for this project and explore sources of funding and have this information presented at the January 26, 1987 Councll meeting. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was presented in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Murzyn Hall - Addition.and Renovation Completion Date: The Ci.t¥ Manaaer advised the Council that the project architect is preparing a list of items for payment. Also, a 'punch list' is being prepared. The City Attorney was requested to research the matter of liens filed against governmental entities. 2. Lions Club - Club Liquor License: The City Manager noted he had not received a copy of the certificate of insurance for dram shop coverage from the Lions Club as of this date. 3. Appointment of Part-time Janitor for Murzyn Hall and Part-time Meter Reader: Bill Antzaras has been appointed to the position of ~art-time janitor at an hourly rate of $4.03 at Murzyn Hall effective December 15, 1986 and Brent Kosloski has been appointed to the position of part- time meter reader at an hourly rate of $4.30 effective December 16, 1986. Mayor Nawrocki requested the fire alarms in Murzyn Hall be checked. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to approve.the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the fees for the Columbia Heights Jaycees on- sale beer license, the food/beverage machine.license for Vendall Bulk Vending, and the food/beverage machine license for Dircon Enterprises be waived. Roll call: Ali ayes The City Manager noted that. the Jaycees and the Lions Club have insurance coverage which does not coincide with the City's'licensing requirements. 10. Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Petkoff, second by Carl son to adjourn t~~ing~a~i2'/jS~.m.. Rgql call: AIl ayes . ~~,~ '~'c.~¢~,/,~'' M~yo~ B'r'uc'~ G". Nawro'ck'i /~-Anne Studen't [ Counc i-T' 'Secretary